The United Federation is a consolidation of the old United Nations, the European Federation and the United States. Originally formed in response to rampant corruption in most major world governments as well as the UN and EU it quickly evolved into a world court and sanctioning body. The year 2085 stands as a watermark year for the UF. The onset of the Chino/Indian War left the world terrified of itself. Over the next ten years the UF consolidated its powers and effectively ended the sovereignty of nations was once known in the world.
The UF exists under several main tenants:
Peaceful Co-existence – formerly sovereign nations are encouraged to maintain their own identities as long as such do infringe on other UF members. Provinces that do no comply with this tenant are effectively cut off from the rest of the world by the denial of rights to GRAV-LEV technology and disconnection from the World Net.
Religious Tolerance – The official stance of the UF is one of no-comment on matters of religion it encourages the practice of private religion as long as such does no infringe on the beliefs of others. In reality the United Federation views almost organized religion as an infringement on the rights of the whole.
Self-sufficient Community – Having seen the evils of capitalism and communism the UF has moved the world toward the decentralization of cities. Communities of no more than 100,000 people are located throughout the world. With world-wide GRAV-LEV available in 2095 the issues of resources and transportation of those resources ceases to be an issue. Communities that refuse to adhere to UF guidelines are simply cut off from GRAV-LEV and the World-Net thus effectively isolated.
